Big Idea: Value knowing Jesus above all things I Experienced Jesus as I: - Believe the Gospel everyday - Walk in newness of life - Suffer with Him
Big Idea: Worship the One True Living God - The Confrontation (v. 17-19) - The Challenge (v. 20-29) - The Crushing Defeat (v. 30-40)
Advent: Hope - 1 Peter 1:3-4 - Romans 5:3-5 - Hope does not disappoint - Isaiah 65:17-19a - Isaiah 65:19b-25 - If I find myself a desire which no experience…
Jesus’ advent brings - Prosperity for the afflicted - Privilege for the children of God I enjoy Jesus
Philippians 3:4-9 Big idea: Pursue joy by counting the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ - I have no confidence in who I am - I put no confidence in…
Big idea: Pursue Joy by avoiding legalism Legalism... says God loves me because I obey Him is the greatest threat to your joy doesn’t make you special to God The…
Big idea: Pursue joy by prioritizing Christ-imitating community - Humbly serve like Timothy - Commit to the long road of sacrifice like Epaphroditus - Be concerned for people like Jesus
Big idea: Pursue Joy through Self-Forgetfulness - The Deceptive and Destructive Sin of Complaining - The Purpose and Place of Lament in Prayer - The Revolutionary Joy of the Self-Forgetful…